QuEBS 2026

Quantum biology has evolved from a theoretical frontier into a critical pillar of the burgeoning quantum technology revolution. While the field’s foundation rests on understanding coherent energy transfer in photosynthesis, the radical-pair mechanism in magnetoreception, and tunneling in enzymatic reactions, the focus has shifted toward applications. Today, we explore how biological architectures can inspire quantum computing, how biological systems can function as ultra-sensitive quantum sensors, and how quantum simulation is rewriting the rules of rational drug design.

Building on the legacy of previous meetings, the 15th QuEBS workshop serves as a pivotal gathering for an interdisciplinary community of quantum physicists, biologists, chemists, biophysicists, and engineers. This year, we aim to bridge the gap between fundamental biological inquiry and the practical realization of biomimetic quantum devices, fostering collaborations that extend from the wet lab to the quantum processor.

The workshop will be hosted in Budapest, the "Pearl of the Danube," a city where history and innovation intersect. Budapest boasts a robust modern academic environment driven by the Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Eötvös Loránd University, and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, all central hubs in the European quantum technology landscape. Participants will be immersed in a rich cultural tapestry, spanning the Roman ruins of Aquincum and the Turkish baths of the Ottoman occupation, the grandeur of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the vibrant energy of the modern metropolis.

As we convene in this historic capital to dissect the quantum nature of life, one question remains: are we merely observing the quantum mechanics of biology, or are we on the verge of learning how nature solved the problem of decoherence billions of years before we built our first qubit?